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Wild dogs!

The hotel is very expensive given the basic nature of what you get. Breakfast is minimal brought to your room so no choice. The complex owner has an animal sanctuary for dogs and every morning between 6am & 7am a pack of dogs howl like crazy. You will be woken every morning! The complex is very close to some kind of river so the view is of tall reeds and nothing more. That said the place is tranquil (after the dogs) and the staff excellent. A 3 min taxi into the main town is 10 R (£2 GBP) or a 20 min walk but path is minimal. The beach is absolutely stunning.More

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Stayed: February 2014, travelled as a couple

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Ask SeanEwa about Temple Tree at Bon Ton

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My second visit. Came last year with my parents... This year with my girlfriend...

booking and mailing, quick responses and very helpful. Arrived and checked in early, room was ready. James the Manager upgraded us to a better room (Penang 1) which we loved so much. Words literally can't describe the beautiful setting and the eyes for details this place got.

The pool area is the most awesome place, we loved it. We visited bon ton (next door hotel) one morning, and even though they belong together, I prefer temple tree.

Thanks again Temple tree team, especially James (the manager) who drove us to the harbor because we missed our punk up...

See you next year :)

Eva & Tobi

Stayed: February 2014, travelled as a couple

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Ask Tobi1985 about Temple Tree at Bon Ton

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Really special and unique grouping of restored houses with envy-inducing décor. I was apprehensive about the cats (allergies), but they stay well away unless you want them near, and scores of braver mynah birds provided delightful birdsong throughout the day (find the bird guide at reception). The pool is long and good for lap swimmers, and remarkably peaceful.Very nice to have breakfast in the room -- great coffee! -- though we only discovered in time for the final day that they'll provide sugar-free yogurt on request instead of fruity stuff. Only issues were that it's a bit of a sweaty walk on a busy road to the beach (go early!) although distance to the top end of Cenang Beach is only 1.1 km (I clocked it on my pedometer). And you have to go to reception to get WiFi. And if you have upstairs neighbors, you might need earplugs to sleep (staying in Plantation 5 we had a noisy group speaking Arabic late into the night, walking around on the creaky floor, and getting up at 6am -- right over our heads). Still, it was so pleasant and enjoyable, I'd love to come back!

Stayed: February 2014, travelled with friends

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Ask star33p about Temple Tree at Bon Ton

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I saw a description of this place before we came as 'shabby chic' and that is an apt phrase. This wouldn't suit someone looking for a five star resort experience, but if you are looking for a low key and charming stay in somewhere very unusual then this is a good location.

Our room (Colonial 1) was smaller and scruffier than it looked on the photographs, but it was spacious enough for two. The aircon was very efficient and we slept well on the comfortable bed.

We liked the breakfast in the room, as a change from the usual hotel regime - there was plenty to eat, and we usually ate the accompanying cake for afternoon tea.

I had been concerned about the potential cleanliness of the grounds, with so many cats, but the gardeners are very good at clearing up and also keeping the leaves from all the trees at bay.

The staff are very friendly and laid back - rather too laid back, as our prearranged rental car did not materialise as the booking had never been made.

We enjoyed the sunset cocktails at the Bon Ton next door and ate there a few times, but the food was nothing much.

One note of warning - the floor of the large bathroom in our room was lethally slippery when wet. I am surprised we did not fall.

Wifi was very spotty and unpredictable.

Stayed: January 2014, travelled as a couple

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Ask valise about Temple Tree at Bon Ton

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Great buildings which are all different and original, a fantastic pool area like no other and a great restaurant next door at Bon Ton which we used nearly every day.

We stayed in room Estate 1 which was very roomy and unique. As animal lovers, we loved the cats that roamed about the resort. We had a couple of cats who waited for us each night and would stay the night. JJ the dog also loved a walk around the resort, so please take him for a walk if you do stay there!

The breakfast was nice, if a little different. It was great to be able to make fresh coffee each morning with toast, but for what you pay would would expect a made breakfast at the restaurant.

The hotel is expensive for what you pay, but taking the cost out of the equation the overall experience is second to none.

This would be a five if the price reflected the rooms and breakfast.

Stayed: January 2014, travelled as a couple

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Ask DirkBigler about Temple Tree at Bon Ton

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Everything about this hotel makes it stand out: the attention to detail in the rooms; the beautiful buildings which are all different (a real change from hotels where all the buildings look the same); the attentive and friendly staff; the two pool areas; the food at the restaurant and the breakfasts delivered to your room each morning. We had a fantastic five night stay here - we went to the nearby beach on the second day but realised that the hotel was more peaceful, cooler and a much more pleasant place to be. Staff were on hand throughout, bringing water and fruit plates in the afternoon, as well as providing beer and cocktails if you wanted them. The restaurant is outstanding. I rarely say that I will go back somewhere but this is a place I will be visiting again. The cats that roam the hotel and JJ (the hotel dog) sitting by reception add real character. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.

Stayed: January 2014, travelled as a couple

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Ask Seth B about Temple Tree at Bon Ton

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